To check if your system is Miracast-capable

Go to The Dell Support Site and select your system, select Windows 8.1 as your operating system (OS), then update all your Dell drivers to the latest Windows 8.1 versions available. Once all drivers updated, continue to the next section below.

To check if your Network driver is Miracast-capable

Swipe in from the right edge of the display to access Charms.

Type CMD in the search box and select Command Prompt.

Type powershell and press the Enter key to get into powershell mode. You will see the following prompt: PS C:\Users\Dell_000

Type the next command: Get-netadapter|select Name, ndisversion

The results that should display will have a line entry for each type of network adapter in the system - Wireless, Bluetooth and Ethernet and each line with end with the NDIS version.

If the results show that the NDIS version is not 6.3 or greater, the system is not Miracast-capable.

To check if the graphics drivers are Miracast-capable

Swipe in from the right edge of the display to access Charms.

Type dxdiag into the search box and press the Enter key.

When the DirectX Diagnostic ToolPage opens, select the Display tab - or the next page button near the bottom of the window. You will see the Driver Model at the bottom of the right hand column.

If the driver model does not state WDDM 1.3, your system is not Miracast-capable and you cannot continue.

Connect the Miracast receiver to your display or TV by following the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Once the Miracast adapter is properly connected, you should see a message on the display or TV that the device is ready.

Swipe in from the right edge of the display to access Charms.

Select Devices and the Devices menu will slide out from the right side of the screen.

Now select Project and the Project menu will appear with the Miracast device displayed. If you do not see the adapter listed as a selection, you will need to select Add a wireless display option at the bottom of the list and your system will automatically detect your device.

Once you can see your Miracast device, you can select it and let your system and device be paired for use. Your local display will then be broadcast to your external display.